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This curated page features some of the submissions that really stood out to us. We’ll be updating this section regularly, so keep checking back!
Indigenous Futurisms: Transcending Past/Present/Future
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA - This incredible and unique exhibit was sent to us by graphic designer Sallie Wesaw Sloan on behalf of the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts. All pieces explore the future from a Native perspective and they are just stunning. In this post, you will see a few select pieces, some shots from the actual exhibit, and a link to a beautiful virtual version of this exhibition! Enjoy exploring this special collection!
Don’t Avoid What is Easy
Tallinn, ESTONIA - When Anastasia Lemberg-Lvova sent us this collection of work, we knew we HAD to share it. In the submission, Anastasia explains that the exhibition ‘Don’t Avoid What is Easy’ is the result of over one year of research, but due to social distancing, the Freedom Gallery in Tallinn has closed it’s doors. The story behind the creation of this exhibit is incredible. Give it a read below!
Artists for Social Justice 2020
USA - Last year, artist Virginia Mallon began organizing a nationwide tour of shows for a collaboration of artists entitled ‘Artists for Social Justice 2020’. This collaborative and expansive show was set to launch this past March at Queen’s College of the City University of New York. Unfortunately it is now postponed due to social distancing, but let me tell you, we are OBSESSED with this collection. Beautiful art mixed with timely issues of social justice? What more do you need?!
Traveling Books Project
Toronto, CANADA - Who said letter writing was a lost art? This submission allows you to dive into the art of handwriting and letter-writing while fostering just the sort of connectedness we need these days. Wherever you are in the world join the Traveling Books Project. Get the instructions at www.travelingbooks.co
“Love Travels Far”
Vancouver, CANADA - File this inspiring art video under “silver linings.” Videographer Steve Hawkins wanted to spread hope. The streets of Vancouver were becoming bleaker and bleaker. People were few and store windows were boarded up. His idea was to use these boarded up storefronts as canvasses to bring “optimism for the future through art.”
Marla Faith’s Pandemic Gallery
Nashville, USA - Artist Marla Faith has created 24 works as a response to the pandemic. They can be seen at https://marlafaith.com. Click “Current Exhibit.” Ms Faith believes in the power of beauty and love to transform us and our world. Her aim is to be a conduit of divine light through her art. Art has been her spiritual path as well as her psychological mirror. She strives for authenticity in each work, and sees herself as a narrative colorist.
Newcomer Week: Virtual Edition May 18-22
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - After the cancellation of Toronto’s annual Newcomer Day celebration, which celebrates newcomers’ contributions to the city and introduces them different city-wide services, the Toronto Arts Foundation and the Neighbourhood Arts Network decided to put together this incredible, virtual week-long celebration of art around the city. You get everything from visual art to music to discussions about creativity and culture, and it looks AMAZING. Everyday from May 18-22, you can experience a different event over Zoom!
“Drift” Exhibition Behind Closed Doors
West Vancouver, CANADA - This submission is truly inspiring. Listening to these artists talk about their art and how so quickly they adapted to the pandemic to share their work is just what we need now. From the submission: “Drift” showcases drawings and mixed-media by Bettina Harvey and photography by Judy E. Witheford. Thematically, the complimentary works of these two artists explore perceptions and impressions of the natural world and the visual imprints, fragments and remnants that embody the passage of time.
Cavalcade of Dreams
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA, USA - This virtual exhibit was sent us to by the sculptor, Debbie Korbel, and we are obsessed! Along with painter, Ellen Rose, these two artists have collaborated on an exhibit that is so unique and so fun! Please click the link at the bottom of the page to experience this magical exhibit!
Austrian Textile Artist - Janine Heschl
AUSTRIA - Janine is a textile artist in Austria who submitted this incredible work. Stitched on a vintage Singer sewing machine. The image of the chimpanzee was to be presented as a gift in honour of Dr. Jane Goodall, presented at an anniversary event in Vienna (since cancelled), where Dr. Goodall was to make a speech.
We love this work, and are thrilled that she submitted and has taken the time to speak about her process!